SAP Security Control Specialist

Recruitment Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Co-op

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid working: split time between home and the Manchester office 2 days per week)

Job ID: 1069637

Job Category: Digital Technology and Data, Logistics and Supply Chain

Hours per week: 37.5 hours (Full-Time, Permanent)

Closing Date: 03-08-2026

Salary: £46,400 - £60,000 per year + great benefits (Work Level 5)

About the Role

Are you an experienced SAP security professional looking to influence security, governance, and compliance across a major enterprise platform? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Co-op to recruit a dedicated SAP Security Control Specialist for their Manchester HQ!

In this vital role, you will join the Enterprise Platforms team to help keep Co-op’s SAP landscape secure, compliant, and resilient. You will design, implement, and continuously improve security controls across SAP platforms supporting vital Finance, Retail, Commercial, and Supply Chain operations—protecting critical business systems while enabling colleagues to work effectively.

Working Pattern: Hybrid working (2 days in the Manchester office, 2 days working from home). Flexible working arrangements can also be discussed at interview and offer stage.

Key Responsibilities

Security Control Design: Design, implement, and maintain security controls across SAP platforms for secure and compliant operations.
Access Governance: Manage and improve SAP roles, authorisations, and role-based access controls (RBAC) following least-privilege principles.
Risk & Compliance: Assess and monitor segregation of duties (SoD) risks, address control weaknesses, and support risk, audit, and compliance activities.
Security-by-Design: Work alongside engineering, architecture, product, and platform teams to embed security principles into system changes and delivery processes.
Continuous Improvement: Investigate and resolve SAP security issues, review existing controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

SAP Security Expertise: Experience working with SAP security, roles, authorisations, RBAC models, and access governance.
Risk Management Knowledge: Good understanding of segregation of duties (SoD), access risk management, and SAP GRC or access governance solutions.
Frameworks & IAM: Knowledge of identity and access management principles (privileged access, user provisioning, least-privilege models) and security compliance frameworks.
Collaboration & Communication: Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and excellent communication abilities to translate technical security concepts for business stakeholders.

Don't tick every single box? Co-op is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you are excited about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Why Join Through Supportive Bridge?

When you join the team through Co-op, you are joining a purpose-powered movement that puts people and communities first. Alongside a competitive salary of £46,400 to £60,000, you will receive an exceptional benefits package:

Financial & Bonus Perks: Annual performance-based bonus, a pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, 30% discount on Co-op products, 10% off other brands, and early wage access via Stream.
Work-Life Balance & Time Off: 28 days of holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays, alongside hybrid working flexibility.
Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, 24/7 colleague support service, subsidised onsite gym at the Manchester HQ, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Growth & Development: Ongoing professional training and career progression support within a major enterprise environment.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

Diversity and inclusion are central to this workplace. Applications are welcomed from everyone, and the company is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Adjustments can be fully supported throughout the recruitment process if needed.